The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad drops to $15 forward of Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day deals are already popping up on-line, and top-of-the-line ones we have discovered thus far is on a teeny, tiny 8BitDo controller. The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad is on sale for under $15 proper now, which is $10 off its normal value and a file low. It is available in inexperienced and blue, however the low cost solely applies to the previous.

Whereas designed for the Nintendo Change and Android gadgets, the Micro also needs to work nicely with gadgets like iPhones and even within the Steam Deck. The corporate additionally launched a firmware replace for Switch 2 compatibility, so that should work too.

That is a particularly tiny gamepad that also manages to pack in 16 buttons. It is a near-perfect option to play retro-tinged 2D platformers. Did we point out it is small? This factor will simply slot in a pocket or simply about anyplace else. The corporate wasn’t kidding round after they named it Micro.

There’s one caveat. The diminutive dimension of the 8BitDo Micro does not permit for precise joysticks and there is not any haptic engine for rumble or something like that. This is not the most effective controller for brand-new AAA video games, so simply maintain that in thoughts.